2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1978 Ford LTD

To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 287 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.

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